About this city
Also known as: The Twilight Town
Forks is a remote city nestled in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula within Clallam County, Washington, bordered by the wild Quillayute, Bogachiel, and Sol Duc rivers. Long celebrated as the 'Logging Capital of the World,' the town's economy historically revolved around harvesting massive old-growth timber from the surrounding valleys. Today, it is globally famous as the rain-soaked, atmospheric setting for the Twilight book and movie franchise, drawing literary fans alongside backcountry wilderness explorers.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Tour iconic filming and lore landmarks from the Twilight saga, explore the moss-draped canopy of the Hoh Rain Forest, comb the rugged sea-stack beaches at Rialto Beach, and learn about timber heritage at the Forks Timber Museum.
